I'm looking for moving/shipping companies to send a couple of boxes of books & clothes from Australia to the USA (as I'm relocating). While requesting quotes, one company strongly suggested that I hire them to
pack my things for me as apparently US Customs get suspicious if the boxes were packed by the individual mover (me, in this case) rather than by a professional. I haven't seen this mentioned anywhere else and the US Customs website hasn't addressed this. What's going on?
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posted by divabat
on Jul 1, 2012 -
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Is there something like
Gilt Taste that is based in Australia? I'm especially keen on their artisanal sweets and chocolates and cakes.
posted by divabat
on Dec 18, 2011 -
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There's a New Years gig in Manchester I'm looking at attending, and I thought I'd make a trip of it by visiting my sister in Bristol (amongst other things). However, flights from Australia to England are ridiculously expensive. Is there a way I could fly to another European country and take a cheap flight (or some other form of transport) over?
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posted by divabat
on Jul 6, 2011 -
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Suggest some
non-mainstream songs about sex, the erotic, and especially seduction. Bonus points if Australian.
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posted by divabat
on Apr 20, 2011 -
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Is it possible to get any sort of loan or credit in Australia as a non-permanent resident?
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posted by divabat
on Mar 12, 2011 -
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I'm trying to keep track of cheap tickets for a dream international flight in end July 2011. However, almost all the sites I looked at say I'm searching way too early and have no information for me. When is the best time to look, and are there any websites that will email me with details once a good price or deal shows up? (I vaguely remember hearing of such a thing but can't remember the URL)
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posted by divabat
on Nov 22, 2010 -
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What are some unusual, creative, off-beat things to do/experience in Australia that would make for good and interesting travel-documentary TV?
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posted by divabat
on Jun 10, 2010 -
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In Australia, to be a chiropractic you need to study
formal chiropractic degrees (Bachelors and Masters at least) and do years of pracs that are pretty similar to other medical courses. Chiropractic is also recognised as a Skilled Profession under Australian immigration, and are generally considered amongst the same league as physiotherapy and other musculo-skeletal therapists. However, in the US and the UK, chiropractics are often considered quacks and charlatans. Why the huge discrepancies?
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posted by divabat
on Apr 2, 2010 -
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Where can I find an Australian migration agent who's good with the creative industries, or otherwise unusual career paths?
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posted by divabat
on Oct 3, 2008 -
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Cultural diversity, youth, and the arts/creative industries - where do I start looking for resources?
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posted by divabat
on Aug 27, 2008 -
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I love
Velvet Garden and have been stalking LJ sales communities for bargains. Where else can I find cheap but good thrift/second hand shopping sites online? (Doesn't have to be clothes.)
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posted by divabat
on Jan 21, 2008 -
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What are some good (preferably experience-based) birthday gifts for a 21-year-old Australian programming geek who thinks he's Danish?
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posted by divabat
on Nov 29, 2007 -
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I keep hearing this song when I'm out and about in Australia. What is it? Humming included.
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posted by divabat
on Feb 25, 2007 -
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